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The Digest:

In a viral video, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has made a bold claim, stating he could put an end to banditry in the state within two months if he were granted full control over security agencies. His comments highlight the ongoing debate about the role of state governors in managing security, particularly in regions plagued by insecurity.

Key Points​

  • Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State claims he can end banditry in two months.
  • His condition for achieving this is to be given total control over security agencies in the state.
  • The governor alleges he knows the locations of bandits' leaders and can track their movements.
  • He expressed frustration over his inability to issue timely orders to security operatives due to the current chain of command, which requires approval from Abuja.
  • He cited an instance in Shinkafi Local Government where security operatives could not respond to a bandit invasion without orders from the central government.
  • The governor stated that he "sheds tears" for his people because he feels powerless to act despite knowing the problem's location.

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Governor Lawal's statement brings the issue of state versus federal control of security to the forefront. By claiming he possesses the intelligence to combat banditry but lacks the authority to act, he is directly challenging the existing security framework.

Sources: Channels, Daily Post

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